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The Electric Garden

7/2/13

Scotch broom

At a far front corner of the yard there are plantings I call my electric garden. These plants were here when we moved in, and they surround a large electrical box.

This is the garden in mid-May. Two red Scotch broom shrubs bloom at the back corners of the electrical box. Scotch broom is considered invasive in some states, particularly out west.

front of box

At the front of the box in mid-May daisies and milkweed are starting to grow.

mid-June

In mid-June the Scotch broom is done blooming, and the daisies and milkweed are starting to blossom.

July

Now in July, the daisies and milkweed are in fulll bloom.

milkweed blossom

Here is a close-up of a milkweed blossom. The bees love it.

daisies

The daisies seem so bright and cheerful. I think I will cut some and bring them into the house. We need some cheering up here. It has been raining everyday for almost two weeks. We have had ten inches of rain in June. I need some sun!

Hi Lana, The garden looks nice, I love the cheerful daisies too! I know what you mean about the incessant rain, I am so tired of it here too. Your garden is coming along nicely, everything looks good.-Sherry

About Me

I have been an amateur gardener for many years. I originally started with vegetable gardening, but moved on to include flower gardening when I realized that flowers bring an abundance of beauty and joy into my life. I have gardened in Illinois, Calfornia, Arizona, and Virginia. I love tracking the nuances of weather and seasons. I am a retired editor, writer, and information specialist for children with disabilities.